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fix roff abuse in man pages 

".." is not valid. use "." instead, as recommended by groff_man(7).
this also necessitated adjusting the markup of the license blurbs.
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.ig .\" isync - mbsync wrapper: IMAP4 to Maildir mailbox synchronizer
\" isync - mbsync wrapper: IMAP4 to Maildir mailbox synchronizer .\" Copyright (C) 2000-2002 Michael R. Elkins <me@mutt.org>
\" Copyright (C) 2000-2002 Michael R. Elkins <me@mutt.org> .\" Copyright (C) 2002-2004 Oswald Buddenhagen <ossi@users.sf.net>
\" Copyright (C) 2002-2004 Oswald Buddenhagen <ossi@users.sf.net> .\"
\" .\" This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
\" This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify .\" it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
\" it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by .\" the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
\" the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or .\" (at your option) any later version.
\" (at your option) any later version. .\"
\" .\" This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
\" This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, .\" but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
\" but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of .\" MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
\" MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the .\" GNU General Public License for more details.
\" GNU General Public License for more details. .\"
\" .\" You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
\" You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License .\" along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
\" along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>. .\"
\" .
..
.TH isync 1 "2010 Feb 7" .TH isync 1 "2010 Feb 7"
.. .
.SH NAME .SH NAME
isync - synchronize IMAP4 and Maildir mailboxes isync - synchronize IMAP4 and Maildir mailboxes
.. .
.SH SYNOPSIS .SH SYNOPSIS
\fBisync\fR [\fIoptions\fR ...] {\fImailbox\fR ...|\fI-a\fR|\fI-l\fR} \fBisync\fR [\fIoptions\fR ...] {\fImailbox\fR ...|\fI-a\fR|\fI-l\fR}
.. .
.SH DESCRIPTION .SH DESCRIPTION
\fBisync\fR is a command line application which synchronizes local \fBisync\fR is a command line application which synchronizes local
Maildir mailboxes with remote IMAP4 mailboxes, suitable for use in Maildir mailboxes with remote IMAP4 mailboxes, suitable for use in
@ -40,7 +39,7 @@ want to use \fBmdconvert\fR to convert the mailboxes to the more efficient
.br .br
\fBisync\fR is deprecated. Please use the \fB-w\fR option to permanently \fBisync\fR is deprecated. Please use the \fB-w\fR option to permanently
migrate the configuration and start using \fBmbsync\fR directly. migrate the configuration and start using \fBmbsync\fR directly.
.. .
.SH OPTIONS .SH OPTIONS
.TP .TP
\fB-c\fR, \fB--config\fR \fIfile\fR \fB-c\fR, \fB--config\fR \fIfile\fR
@ -136,7 +135,7 @@ of "isync" with "mbsync", or appending ".mbsync" if "isync" was not found.
.TP .TP
\fB-W\fR, \fB--writeto\fR \fIfile\fR \fB-W\fR, \fB--writeto\fR \fIfile\fR
Like \fB-w\fR, but use the specified name for the new config file. Like \fB-w\fR, but use the specified name for the new config file.
.. .
.SH CONFIGURATION .SH CONFIGURATION
\fBisync\fR by default reads \fI~/.isyncrc\fR to load configuration data. \fBisync\fR by default reads \fI~/.isyncrc\fR to load configuration data.
Each non-empty line of the configuration file that does not start with a Each non-empty line of the configuration file that does not start with a
@ -146,7 +145,7 @@ The following commands are understood:
\fBMailbox\fR \fIpath\fR \fBMailbox\fR \fIpath\fR
Defines a local Maildir mailbox. All configuration commands following this Defines a local Maildir mailbox. All configuration commands following this
line, up until the next \fIMailbox\fR command, apply to this mailbox only. line, up until the next \fIMailbox\fR command, apply to this mailbox only.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBHost\fR [\fBimaps:\fR]\fIname\fR \fBHost\fR [\fBimaps:\fR]\fIname\fR
Defines the DNS name or IP address of the IMAP server. If the hostname is Defines the DNS name or IP address of the IMAP server. If the hostname is
@ -155,57 +154,57 @@ to port 993 (though you can change this by placing a \fBPort\fR command
\fBafter\fR the \fBHost\fR command). \fBafter\fR the \fBHost\fR command).
Note that modern servers support SSL on the default port 143. Note that modern servers support SSL on the default port 143.
\fBisync\fR will always attempt to use SSL if available. \fBisync\fR will always attempt to use SSL if available.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBPort\fR \fIport\fR \fBPort\fR \fIport\fR
Defines the TCP port number of the IMAP server (Default: 143 for imap, Defines the TCP port number of the IMAP server (Default: 143 for imap,
993 for imaps) 993 for imaps)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBBox\fR \fImailbox\fR \fBBox\fR \fImailbox\fR
Defines the name of the remote IMAP mailbox associated with the local Defines the name of the remote IMAP mailbox associated with the local
Maildir mailbox (Default: INBOX) Maildir mailbox (Default: INBOX)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBUser\fR \fIusername\fR \fBUser\fR \fIusername\fR
Defines the login name on the IMAP server (Default: current user) Defines the login name on the IMAP server (Default: current user)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBPass\fR \fIpassword\fR \fBPass\fR \fIpassword\fR
Defines the password for \fIusername\fR on the IMAP server. Defines the password for \fIusername\fR on the IMAP server.
Note that this option is \fBNOT\fR required. Note that this option is \fBNOT\fR required.
If no password is specified in the configuration file, \fBisync\fR If no password is specified in the configuration file, \fBisync\fR
will prompt you for it. will prompt you for it.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBAlias\fR \fIstring\fR \fBAlias\fR \fIstring\fR
Defines an alias for the mailbox which can be used as a shortcut on the Defines an alias for the mailbox which can be used as a shortcut on the
command line. command line.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBCopyDeletedTo\fR \fImailbox\fR \fBCopyDeletedTo\fR \fImailbox\fR
Specifies the remote IMAP mailbox to copy deleted messages to prior to Specifies the remote IMAP mailbox to copy deleted messages to prior to
expunging (Default: none). expunging (Default: none).
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBDelete\fR \fIyes\fR|\fIno\fR \fBDelete\fR \fIyes\fR|\fIno\fR
Specifies whether message deletions are propagated. (Default: no). Specifies whether message deletions are propagated. (Default: no).
\fBNOTE:\fR The \fI-d\fR command line option overrides this setting when \fBNOTE:\fR The \fI-d\fR command line option overrides this setting when
set to \fIno\fR. set to \fIno\fR.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBExpunge\fR \fIyes\fR|\fIno\fR \fBExpunge\fR \fIyes\fR|\fIno\fR
Specifies whether deleted messages are expunged. (Default: no). Specifies whether deleted messages are expunged. (Default: no).
\fBNOTE:\fR The \fI-e\fR command line option overrides this setting when \fBNOTE:\fR The \fI-e\fR command line option overrides this setting when
set to \fIno\fR. set to \fIno\fR.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBMailDir\fR \fIdirectory\fR \fBMailDir\fR \fIdirectory\fR
Specifies the location of your local mailboxes if a relative path is Specifies the location of your local mailboxes if a relative path is
specified in a \fIMailbox\fR command (Default: \fI~\fR). specified in a \fIMailbox\fR command (Default: \fI~\fR).
\fBNOTE:\fR This directive is allowed only in the \fIglobal\fR \fBNOTE:\fR This directive is allowed only in the \fIglobal\fR
section (see below). section (see below).
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBFolder\fR \fIdirectory\fR/ \fBFolder\fR \fIdirectory\fR/
Specifies the location of your IMAP mailboxes Specifies the location of your IMAP mailboxes
@ -214,7 +213,7 @@ specified in \fIBox\fR commands (Default: \fI""\fR).
a slash) to this specification. a slash) to this specification.
\fBNOTE 2:\fR This directive is allowed only in the \fIglobal\fR \fBNOTE 2:\fR This directive is allowed only in the \fIglobal\fR
section (see below). section (see below).
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBMaxMessages\fR \fIcount\fR \fBMaxMessages\fR \fIcount\fR
Sets the number of messages \fBisync\fR should keep in the local copy of a Sets the number of messages \fBisync\fR should keep in the local copy of a
@ -227,14 +226,14 @@ Messages that are flagged (marked as important) and unread messages will not be
automatically deleted. automatically deleted.
If \fIcount\fR is 0, the maximum number of messages is \fBunlimited\fR. If \fIcount\fR is 0, the maximum number of messages is \fBunlimited\fR.
(Default: 0) (Default: 0)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBMaxSize\fR \fIbytes\fR \fBMaxSize\fR \fIbytes\fR
Messages larger than that many bytes will not be transferred over the wire. Messages larger than that many bytes will not be transferred over the wire.
This is useful for weeding out messages with large attachments. This is useful for weeding out messages with large attachments.
If \fIbytes\fR is 0, the maximum file size is \fBunlimited\fR. If \fIbytes\fR is 0, the maximum file size is \fBunlimited\fR.
(Default: 0) (Default: 0)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBTunnel\fR \fIcommand\fR \fBTunnel\fR \fIcommand\fR
Specify a command to run to establish a connection rather than opening a TCP Specify a command to run to establish a connection rather than opening a TCP
@ -246,17 +245,17 @@ Selects whether the server's first "personal" NAMESPACE should be prefixed to
mailbox names. Disabling this makes sense for some broken IMAP servers. mailbox names. Disabling this makes sense for some broken IMAP servers.
This option is meaningless if a \fIFolder\fR was specified. This option is meaningless if a \fIFolder\fR was specified.
(Default: \fIyes\fR) (Default: \fIyes\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBRequireCRAM\fR \fIyes\fR|\fIno\fR \fBRequireCRAM\fR \fIyes\fR|\fIno\fR
If set to \fIyes\fR, \fBisync\fR will abort the connection if no CRAM-MD5 If set to \fIyes\fR, \fBisync\fR will abort the connection if no CRAM-MD5
authentication is possible. (Default: \fIno\fR) authentication is possible. (Default: \fIno\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBRequireSSL\fR \fIyes\fR|\fIno\fR \fBRequireSSL\fR \fIyes\fR|\fIno\fR
\fBisync\fR will abort the connection if a TLS/SSL session cannot be \fBisync\fR will abort the connection if a TLS/SSL session cannot be
established with the IMAP server. (Default: \fIyes\fR) established with the IMAP server. (Default: \fIyes\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBCertificateFile\fR \fIpath\fR \fBCertificateFile\fR \fIpath\fR
File containing additional X.509 certificates used to verify server File containing additional X.509 certificates used to verify server
@ -265,22 +264,22 @@ regardless of validity.
.br .br
Note that the system's default certificate store is always used Note that the system's default certificate store is always used
and should not be specified here. and should not be specified here.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBUseSSLv2\fR \fIyes\fR|\fIno\fR \fBUseSSLv2\fR \fIyes\fR|\fIno\fR
Should \fBisync\fR use SSLv2 for communication with the IMAP server over SSL? Should \fBisync\fR use SSLv2 for communication with the IMAP server over SSL?
(Default: \fIno\fR) (Default: \fIno\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBUseSSLv3\fR \fIyes\fR|\fIno\fR \fBUseSSLv3\fR \fIyes\fR|\fIno\fR
Should \fBisync\fR use SSLv3 for communication with the IMAP server over SSL? Should \fBisync\fR use SSLv3 for communication with the IMAP server over SSL?
(Default: \fIyes\fR if the imaps port is used, otherwise \fIno\fR) (Default: \fIyes\fR if the imaps port is used, otherwise \fIno\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBUseTLSv1\fR \fIyes\fR|\fIno\fR \fBUseTLSv1\fR \fIyes\fR|\fIno\fR
Should \fBisync\fR use TLSv1.x for communication with the IMAP server over SSL? Should \fBisync\fR use TLSv1.x for communication with the IMAP server over SSL?
(Default: \fIyes\fR) (Default: \fIyes\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBOneToOne\fR \fBOneToOne\fR
\fBisync\fR will ignore any \fIMailbox\fR specifications and instead pick up \fBisync\fR will ignore any \fIMailbox\fR specifications and instead pick up
@ -288,14 +287,14 @@ all mailboxes from the local \fIMailDir\fR and remote \fIFolder\fR and map
them 1:1 onto each other according to their names. them 1:1 onto each other according to their names.
\fBNOTE:\fR This directive is allowed only in the \fIglobal\fR \fBNOTE:\fR This directive is allowed only in the \fIglobal\fR
section (see below). section (see below).
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBInbox\fR \fImailbox\fR \fBInbox\fR \fImailbox\fR
Exception to the OneToOne mapping: the special IMAP mailbox \fIINBOX\fR Exception to the OneToOne mapping: the special IMAP mailbox \fIINBOX\fR
is mapped to the local \fImailbox\fR (relative to the \fIMailDir\fR). is mapped to the local \fImailbox\fR (relative to the \fIMailDir\fR).
\fBNOTE:\fR This directive is only meaningful in the \fIglobal\fR \fBNOTE:\fR This directive is only meaningful in the \fIglobal\fR
section (see below). section (see below).
.. .
.P .P
Configuration commands that appear prior to the first \fBMailbox\fR Configuration commands that appear prior to the first \fBMailbox\fR
command are considered to be \fIglobal\fR command are considered to be \fIglobal\fR
@ -305,24 +304,24 @@ login name for several IMAP servers, you can put a \fBUser\fR command before
the first \fBMailbox\fR command, and then leave out the \fBUser\fR command the first \fBMailbox\fR command, and then leave out the \fBUser\fR command
in the sections for each mailbox. in the sections for each mailbox.
\fBisync\fR will then use the global value by default. \fBisync\fR will then use the global value by default.
.. .
.SH FILES .SH FILES
.TP .TP
.B ~/.isyncrc .B ~/.isyncrc
Default configuration file Default configuration file
.. .
.SH BUGS .SH BUGS
The configuration file takes precedence over command line options. The configuration file takes precedence over command line options.
.br .br
Use -c /dev/null to work around. Use -c /dev/null to work around.
.P .P
See the \fBINHERENT PROBLEMS\fR section in the \fBmbsync\fR man page, too. See the \fBINHERENT PROBLEMS\fR section in the \fBmbsync\fR man page, too.
.. .
.SH SEE ALSO .SH SEE ALSO
mbsync(1), mdconvert(1), mutt(1), maildir(5) mbsync(1), mdconvert(1), mutt(1), maildir(5)
.P .P
Up to date information on \fBisync\fR can be found at http://isync.sf.net/ Up to date information on \fBisync\fR can be found at http://isync.sf.net/
.. .
.SH AUTHORS .SH AUTHORS
Originally written by Michael R. Elkins, Originally written by Michael R. Elkins,
currently maintained by Oswald Buddenhagen. currently maintained by Oswald Buddenhagen.

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.ig .\" mbsync - mailbox synchronizer
\" mbsync - mailbox synchronizer .\" Copyright (C) 2000-2002 Michael R. Elkins <me@mutt.org>
\" Copyright (C) 2000-2002 Michael R. Elkins <me@mutt.org> .\" Copyright (C) 2002-2004,2011-2015 Oswald Buddenhagen <ossi@users.sf.net>
\" Copyright (C) 2002-2004,2011-2015 Oswald Buddenhagen <ossi@users.sf.net> .\" Copyright (C) 2004 Theodore Y. Ts'o <tytso@mit.edu>
\" Copyright (C) 2004 Theodore Y. Ts'o <tytso@mit.edu> .\"
\" .\" This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify
\" This program is free software; you can redistribute it and/or modify .\" it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by
\" it under the terms of the GNU General Public License as published by .\" the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or
\" the Free Software Foundation; either version 2 of the License, or .\" (at your option) any later version.
\" (at your option) any later version. .\"
\" .\" This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful,
\" This program is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, .\" but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of
\" but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY; without even the implied warranty of .\" MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the
\" MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. See the .\" GNU General Public License for more details.
\" GNU General Public License for more details. .\"
\" .\" You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License
\" You should have received a copy of the GNU General Public License .\" along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
\" along with this program. If not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>. .\"
\" .\" As a special exception, mbsync may be linked with the OpenSSL library,
\" As a special exception, mbsync may be linked with the OpenSSL library, .\" despite that library's more restrictive license.
\" despite that library's more restrictive license. .
..
.TH mbsync 1 "2015 Mar 22" .TH mbsync 1 "2015 Mar 22"
.. .
.SH NAME .SH NAME
mbsync - synchronize IMAP4 and Maildir mailboxes mbsync - synchronize IMAP4 and Maildir mailboxes
.. .
.SH SYNOPSIS .SH SYNOPSIS
\fBmbsync\fR [\fIoptions\fR ...] {{\fIchannel\fR[\fB:\fIbox\fR[{\fB,\fR|\fB\\n\fR}...]]|\fIgroup\fR} ...|\fB-a\fR} \fBmbsync\fR [\fIoptions\fR ...] {{\fIchannel\fR[\fB:\fIbox\fR[{\fB,\fR|\fB\\n\fR}...]]|\fIgroup\fR} ...|\fB-a\fR}
.. .
.SH DESCRIPTION .SH DESCRIPTION
\fBmbsync\fR is a command line application which synchronizes mailboxes; \fBmbsync\fR is a command line application which synchronizes mailboxes;
currently Maildir and IMAP4 mailboxes are supported. currently Maildir and IMAP4 mailboxes are supported.
@ -43,7 +42,7 @@ these files are protected against concurrent \fBmbsync\fR processes.
Mailboxes can be safely modified while \fBmbsync\fR operates Mailboxes can be safely modified while \fBmbsync\fR operates
(see \fBINHERENT PROBLEMS\fR below for a minor exception). (see \fBINHERENT PROBLEMS\fR below for a minor exception).
Multiple replicas of each mailbox can be maintained. Multiple replicas of each mailbox can be maintained.
.. .
.SH OPTIONS .SH OPTIONS
.TP .TP
\fB-c\fR, \fB--config\fR \fIfile\fR \fB-c\fR, \fB--config\fR \fIfile\fR
@ -110,7 +109,7 @@ Without category specification, all categories except net-all are enabled.
Suppress progress counters (this is implicit if stdout is no TTY, Suppress progress counters (this is implicit if stdout is no TTY,
or any debugging categories are enabled) and notices. or any debugging categories are enabled) and notices.
If specified twice, suppress warning messages as well. If specified twice, suppress warning messages as well.
.. .
.SH CONFIGURATION .SH CONFIGURATION
The configuration file is mandatory; \fBmbsync\fR will not run without it. The configuration file is mandatory; \fBmbsync\fR will not run without it.
Lines starting with a hash mark (\fB#\fR) are comments and are ignored entirely. Lines starting with a hash mark (\fB#\fR) are comments and are ignored entirely.
@ -141,7 +140,7 @@ even combinations thereof.
.br .br
Mailbox names, OTOH, always use canonical path separators, which are Mailbox names, OTOH, always use canonical path separators, which are
Unix-like forward slashes. Unix-like forward slashes.
.. .
.SS All Stores .SS All Stores
These options can be used in all supported Store types. These options can be used in all supported Store types.
.br .br
@ -150,7 +149,7 @@ and not necessarily a remote server.
.br .br
The special mailbox \fBINBOX\fR exists in every Store; its physical location The special mailbox \fBINBOX\fR exists in every Store; its physical location
in the file system is Store type specific. in the file system is Store type specific.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBPath\fR \fIpath\fR \fBPath\fR \fIpath\fR
The location of the Store in the (server's) file system. The location of the Store in the (server's) file system.
@ -161,7 +160,7 @@ in the Channels section.
Note that you \fBmust\fR append a slash if you want to specify an entire Note that you \fBmust\fR append a slash if you want to specify an entire
directory. directory.
(Default: none) (Default: none)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBMaxSize\fR \fIsize\fR[\fBk\fR|\fBm\fR][\fBb\fR] \fBMaxSize\fR \fIsize\fR[\fBk\fR|\fBm\fR][\fBb\fR]
Messages larger than that will not be propagated into this Store. Messages larger than that will not be propagated into this Store.
@ -170,7 +169,7 @@ This is useful for weeding out messages with large attachments.
MeBytes instead of bytes. \fBB\fR is accepted but superfluous. MeBytes instead of bytes. \fBB\fR is accepted but superfluous.
If \fIsize\fR is 0, the maximum message size is \fBunlimited\fR. If \fIsize\fR is 0, the maximum message size is \fBunlimited\fR.
(Default: \fI0\fR) (Default: \fI0\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBMapInbox\fR \fImailbox\fR \fBMapInbox\fR \fImailbox\fR
Create a virtual mailbox (relative to \fBPath\fR) which aliases Create a virtual mailbox (relative to \fBPath\fR) which aliases
@ -178,7 +177,7 @@ the \fBINBOX\fR. Makes sense in conjunction with \fBPatterns\fR in the
Channels section, though with a Maildir slave, you probably want to Channels section, though with a Maildir slave, you probably want to
place \fBInbox\fR under \fBPath\fR instead. place \fBInbox\fR under \fBPath\fR instead.
This virtual mailbox does not support subfolders. This virtual mailbox does not support subfolders.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBFlatten\fR \fIdelim\fR \fBFlatten\fR \fIdelim\fR
Flatten the hierarchy within this Store by substituting the canonical Flatten the hierarchy within this Store by substituting the canonical
@ -190,27 +189,27 @@ A common choice for the delimiter is \fB.\fR.
.br .br
Note that flattened sub-folders of the \fBINBOX\fR always end up Note that flattened sub-folders of the \fBINBOX\fR always end up
under \fBPath\fR, including the "INBOX\fIdelim\fR" prefix. under \fBPath\fR, including the "INBOX\fIdelim\fR" prefix.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBTrash\fR \fImailbox\fR \fBTrash\fR \fImailbox\fR
Specifies a mailbox (relative to \fBPath\fR) to copy deleted messages to Specifies a mailbox (relative to \fBPath\fR) to copy deleted messages to
prior to expunging. prior to expunging.
See \fBRECOMMENDATIONS\fR and \fBINHERENT PROBLEMS\fR below. See \fBRECOMMENDATIONS\fR and \fBINHERENT PROBLEMS\fR below.
(Default: none) (Default: none)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBTrashNewOnly\fR \fByes\fR|\fBno\fR \fBTrashNewOnly\fR \fByes\fR|\fBno\fR
When trashing, copy only not yet propagated messages. This makes sense if the When trashing, copy only not yet propagated messages. This makes sense if the
remote Store has a \fBTrash\fR as well (with \fBTrashNewOnly\fR \fBno\fR). remote Store has a \fBTrash\fR as well (with \fBTrashNewOnly\fR \fBno\fR).
(Default: \fBno\fR) (Default: \fBno\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBTrashRemoteNew\fR \fByes\fR|\fBno\fR \fBTrashRemoteNew\fR \fByes\fR|\fBno\fR
When expunging the remote Store, copy not yet propagated messages to this When expunging the remote Store, copy not yet propagated messages to this
Store's \fBTrash\fR. When using this, the remote Store does not need an own Store's \fBTrash\fR. When using this, the remote Store does not need an own
\fBTrash\fR at all, yet all messages are archived. \fBTrash\fR at all, yet all messages are archived.
(Default: \fBno\fR) (Default: \fBno\fR)
.. .
.SS Maildir Stores .SS Maildir Stores
The reference point for relative \fBPath\fRs is the current working directory. The reference point for relative \fBPath\fRs is the current working directory.
.P .P
@ -238,11 +237,11 @@ message deletion and a new message, resulting in unnecessary traffic.
\fBMutt\fR is known to work fine with both schemes. \fBMutt\fR is known to work fine with both schemes.
.br .br
Use \fBmdconvert\fR to convert mailboxes from one scheme to the other. Use \fBmdconvert\fR to convert mailboxes from one scheme to the other.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBMaildirStore\fR \fIname\fR \fBMaildirStore\fR \fIname\fR
Define the Maildir Store \fIname\fR, opening a section for its parameters. Define the Maildir Store \fIname\fR, opening a section for its parameters.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBAltMap\fR \fByes\fR|\fBno\fR \fBAltMap\fR \fByes\fR|\fBno\fR
Use the \fBalternative\fR UID storage scheme for mailboxes in this Store. Use the \fBalternative\fR UID storage scheme for mailboxes in this Store.
@ -250,20 +249,20 @@ This does not affect mailboxes that do already have a UID storage scheme;
use \fBmdconvert\fR to change it. use \fBmdconvert\fR to change it.
See \fBRECOMMENDATIONS\fR below. See \fBRECOMMENDATIONS\fR below.
(Default: \fBno\fR) (Default: \fBno\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBInbox\fR \fIpath\fR \fBInbox\fR \fIpath\fR
The location of the \fBINBOX\fR. This is \fInot\fR relative to \fBPath\fR, The location of the \fBINBOX\fR. This is \fInot\fR relative to \fBPath\fR,
but it is allowed to place the \fBINBOX\fR inside the \fBPath\fR. but it is allowed to place the \fBINBOX\fR inside the \fBPath\fR.
(Default: \fI~/Maildir\fR) (Default: \fI~/Maildir\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBInfoDelimiter\fR \fIdelim\fR \fBInfoDelimiter\fR \fIdelim\fR
The character used to delimit the info field from a message's basename. The character used to delimit the info field from a message's basename.
The Maildir standard defines this to be the colon, but this is incompatible The Maildir standard defines this to be the colon, but this is incompatible
with DOS/Windows file systems. with DOS/Windows file systems.
(Default: the value of \fBFieldDelimiter\fR) (Default: the value of \fBFieldDelimiter\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBSubFolders\fR \fBVerbatim\fR|\fBMaildir++\fR|\fBLegacy\fR \fBSubFolders\fR \fBVerbatim\fR|\fBMaildir++\fR|\fBLegacy\fR
The on-disk folder naming style used for hierarchical mailboxes. The on-disk folder naming style used for hierarchical mailboxes.
@ -284,12 +283,12 @@ Note that attempts to set \fBPath\fR are rejected in this mode.
(this is \fBmbsync\fR's historical style) (this is \fBmbsync\fR's historical style)
.br .br
(Default: unset; will error out when sub-folders are encountered) (Default: unset; will error out when sub-folders are encountered)
.. .
.SS IMAP4 Accounts .SS IMAP4 Accounts
.TP .TP
\fBIMAPAccount\fR \fIname\fR \fBIMAPAccount\fR \fIname\fR
Define the IMAP4 Account \fIname\fR, opening a section for its parameters. Define the IMAP4 Account \fIname\fR, opening a section for its parameters.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBHost\fR \fIhost\fR \fBHost\fR \fIhost\fR
Specify the DNS name or IP address of the IMAP server. Specify the DNS name or IP address of the IMAP server.
@ -297,31 +296,31 @@ Specify the DNS name or IP address of the IMAP server.
If \fBTunnel\fR is used, this setting is needed only if \fBSSLType\fR is If \fBTunnel\fR is used, this setting is needed only if \fBSSLType\fR is
not \fBNone\fR and \fBCertificateFile\fR is not used, not \fBNone\fR and \fBCertificateFile\fR is not used,
in which case the host name is used for certificate subject verification. in which case the host name is used for certificate subject verification.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBPort\fR \fIport\fR \fBPort\fR \fIport\fR
Specify the TCP port number of the IMAP server. (Default: 143 for IMAP, Specify the TCP port number of the IMAP server. (Default: 143 for IMAP,
993 for IMAPS) 993 for IMAPS)
.br .br
If \fBTunnel\fR is used, this setting is ignored. If \fBTunnel\fR is used, this setting is ignored.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBTimeout\fR \fItimeout\fR \fBTimeout\fR \fItimeout\fR
Specify the connect and data timeout for the IMAP server in seconds. Specify the connect and data timeout for the IMAP server in seconds.
Zero means unlimited. Zero means unlimited.
(Default: \fI20\fR) (Default: \fI20\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBUser\fR \fIusername\fR \fBUser\fR \fIusername\fR
Specify the login name on the IMAP server. Specify the login name on the IMAP server.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBPass\fR \fIpassword\fR \fBPass\fR \fIpassword\fR
Specify the password for \fIusername\fR on the IMAP server. Specify the password for \fIusername\fR on the IMAP server.
Note that this option is \fInot\fR required. Note that this option is \fInot\fR required.
If neither a password nor a password command is specified in the If neither a password nor a password command is specified in the
configuration file, \fBmbsync\fR will prompt you for a password. configuration file, \fBmbsync\fR will prompt you for a password.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBPassCmd\fR [\fB+\fR]\fIcommand\fR \fBPassCmd\fR [\fB+\fR]\fIcommand\fR
Specify a shell command to obtain a password rather than specifying a Specify a shell command to obtain a password rather than specifying a
@ -331,13 +330,13 @@ optional.
Prepend \fB+\fR to the command to indicate that it produces TTY output Prepend \fB+\fR to the command to indicate that it produces TTY output
(e.g., a decryption password prompt); failure to do so will merely produce (e.g., a decryption password prompt); failure to do so will merely produce
messier output. messier output.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBTunnel\fR \fIcommand\fR \fBTunnel\fR \fIcommand\fR
Specify a command to run to establish a connection rather than opening a TCP Specify a command to run to establish a connection rather than opening a TCP
socket. This allows you to run an IMAP session over an SSH tunnel, for socket. This allows you to run an IMAP session over an SSH tunnel, for
example. example.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBAuthMechs\fR \fItype\fR ... \fBAuthMechs\fR \fItype\fR ...
The list of acceptable authentication mechanisms. The list of acceptable authentication mechanisms.
@ -348,7 +347,7 @@ enough for the current \fBSSLType\fR setting.
The actually used mechanism is the most secure choice from the intersection The actually used mechanism is the most secure choice from the intersection
of this list, the list supplied by the server, and the installed SASL modules. of this list, the list supplied by the server, and the installed SASL modules.
(Default: \fB*\fR) (Default: \fB*\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBSSLType\fR {\fBNone\fR|\fBSTARTTLS\fR|\fBIMAPS\fR} \fBSSLType\fR {\fBNone\fR|\fBSTARTTLS\fR|\fBIMAPS\fR}
Select the connection security/encryption method: Select the connection security/encryption method:
@ -362,20 +361,20 @@ so it is the default (unless a tunnel is used).
.br .br
\fBIMAPS\fR - security is established by starting SSL/TLS negotiation \fBIMAPS\fR - security is established by starting SSL/TLS negotiation
right after connecting the secure IMAP port 993. right after connecting the secure IMAP port 993.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBSSLVersions\fR [\fBSSLv3\fR] [\fBTLSv1\fR] [\fBTLSv1.1\fR] [\fBTLSv1.2\fR] \fBSSLVersions\fR [\fBSSLv3\fR] [\fBTLSv1\fR] [\fBTLSv1.1\fR] [\fBTLSv1.2\fR]
Select the acceptable SSL/TLS versions. Select the acceptable SSL/TLS versions.
Use old versions only when the server has problems with newer ones. Use old versions only when the server has problems with newer ones.
(Default: [\fBTLSv1\fR] [\fBTLSv1.1\fR] [\fBTLSv1.2\fR]). (Default: [\fBTLSv1\fR] [\fBTLSv1.1\fR] [\fBTLSv1.2\fR]).
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBSystemCertificates\fR \fByes\fR|\fBno\fR \fBSystemCertificates\fR \fByes\fR|\fBno\fR
Whether the system's default CA (certificate authority) certificate Whether the system's default CA (certificate authority) certificate
store should be used to verify certificate trust chains. Disable this store should be used to verify certificate trust chains. Disable this
if you want to trust only hand-picked certificates. if you want to trust only hand-picked certificates.
(Default: \fByes\fR) (Default: \fByes\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBCertificateFile\fR \fIpath\fR \fBCertificateFile\fR \fIpath\fR
File containing additional X.509 certificates used to verify server File containing additional X.509 certificates used to verify server
@ -391,7 +390,7 @@ The contents for this file may be obtained using the
\fBmbsync-get-cert\fR tool; make sure to verify the fingerprints of the \fBmbsync-get-cert\fR tool; make sure to verify the fingerprints of the
certificates before trusting them, or transfer them securely from the certificates before trusting them, or transfer them securely from the
server's network (if it is trusted). server's network (if it is trusted).
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBClientCertificate\fR \fIpath\fR \fBClientCertificate\fR \fIpath\fR
File containing a client certificate to send to the server. File containing a client certificate to send to the server.
@ -399,11 +398,11 @@ File containing a client certificate to send to the server.
.br .br
Note that client certificate verification is usually not required, Note that client certificate verification is usually not required,
so it is unlikely that you need this option. so it is unlikely that you need this option.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBClientKey\fR \fIpath\fR \fBClientKey\fR \fIpath\fR
File containing the private key corresponding to \fBClientCertificate\fR. File containing the private key corresponding to \fBClientCertificate\fR.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBPipelineDepth\fR \fIdepth\fR \fBPipelineDepth\fR \fIdepth\fR
Maximum number of IMAP commands which can be simultaneously in flight. Maximum number of IMAP commands which can be simultaneously in flight.
@ -412,14 +411,14 @@ This is mostly a debugging option, but may also be used to limit average
bandwidth consumption (GMail may require this if you have a very fast bandwidth consumption (GMail may require this if you have a very fast
connection), or to spare flaky servers like M$ Exchange. connection), or to spare flaky servers like M$ Exchange.
(Default: \fIunlimited\fR) (Default: \fIunlimited\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBDisableExtension\fR[\fBs\fR] \fIextension\fR ... \fBDisableExtension\fR[\fBs\fR] \fIextension\fR ...
Disable the use of specific IMAP extensions. Disable the use of specific IMAP extensions.
This can be used to work around bugs in servers This can be used to work around bugs in servers
(and possibly \fBmbsync\fR itself). (and possibly \fBmbsync\fR itself).
(Default: empty) (Default: empty)
.. .
.SS IMAP Stores .SS IMAP Stores
The reference point for relative \fBPath\fRs is whatever the server likes it The reference point for relative \fBPath\fRs is whatever the server likes it
to be; probably the user's $HOME or $HOME/Mail on that server. The location to be; probably the user's $HOME or $HOME/Mail on that server. The location
@ -427,21 +426,21 @@ of \fBINBOX\fR is up to the server as well and is usually irrelevant.
.TP .TP
\fBIMAPStore\fR \fIname\fR \fBIMAPStore\fR \fIname\fR
Define the IMAP4 Store \fIname\fR, opening a section for its parameters. Define the IMAP4 Store \fIname\fR, opening a section for its parameters.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBAccount\fR \fIaccount\fR \fBAccount\fR \fIaccount\fR
Specify which IMAP4 Account to use. Instead of defining an Account and Specify which IMAP4 Account to use. Instead of defining an Account and
referencing it here, it is also possible to specify all the Account options referencing it here, it is also possible to specify all the Account options
directly in the Store's section - this makes sense if an Account is used for directly in the Store's section - this makes sense if an Account is used for
one Store only anyway. one Store only anyway.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBUseNamespace\fR \fByes\fR|\fBno\fR \fBUseNamespace\fR \fByes\fR|\fBno\fR
Selects whether the server's first "personal" NAMESPACE should be prefixed to Selects whether the server's first "personal" NAMESPACE should be prefixed to
mailbox names. Disabling this makes sense for some broken IMAP servers. mailbox names. Disabling this makes sense for some broken IMAP servers.
This option is meaningless if a \fBPath\fR was specified. This option is meaningless if a \fBPath\fR was specified.
(Default: \fByes\fR) (Default: \fByes\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBPathDelimiter\fR \fIdelim\fR \fBPathDelimiter\fR \fIdelim\fR
Specify the server's hierarchy delimiter. Specify the server's hierarchy delimiter.
@ -449,12 +448,12 @@ Specify the server's hierarchy delimiter.
.br .br
Do \fInot\fR abuse this to re-interpret the hierarchy. Do \fInot\fR abuse this to re-interpret the hierarchy.
Use \fBFlatten\fR instead. Use \fBFlatten\fR instead.
.. .
.SS Channels .SS Channels
.TP .TP
\fBChannel\fR \fIname\fR \fBChannel\fR \fIname\fR
Define the Channel \fIname\fR, opening a section for its parameters. Define the Channel \fIname\fR, opening a section for its parameters.
.. .
.TP .TP
{\fBMaster\fR|\fBSlave\fR} \fB:\fIstore\fB:\fR[\fImailbox\fR] {\fBMaster\fR|\fBSlave\fR} \fB:\fIstore\fB:\fR[\fImailbox\fR]
Specify the Master resp. Slave Store to be connected by this Channel. Specify the Master resp. Slave Store to be connected by this Channel.
@ -462,7 +461,7 @@ If \fBPatterns\fR are specified, \fImailbox\fR is interpreted as a
prefix which is not matched against the patterns, and which is not prefix which is not matched against the patterns, and which is not
affected by mailbox list overrides. affected by mailbox list overrides.
Otherwise, if \fImailbox\fR is omitted, \fBINBOX\fR is assumed. Otherwise, if \fImailbox\fR is omitted, \fBINBOX\fR is assumed.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBPattern\fR[\fBs\fR] [\fB!\fR]\fIpattern\fR ... \fBPattern\fR[\fBs\fR] [\fB!\fR]\fIpattern\fR ...
Instead of synchronizing only one mailbox pair, synchronize all mailboxes Instead of synchronizing only one mailbox pair, synchronize all mailboxes
@ -480,13 +479,13 @@ The mailbox list selected by \fBPatterns\fR can be overridden by a mailbox
list in a channel reference (a \fBGroup\fR specification or the command line). list in a channel reference (a \fBGroup\fR specification or the command line).
.br .br
Example: "\fBPatterns\fR\ \fI%\ !Trash\fR" Example: "\fBPatterns\fR\ \fI%\ !Trash\fR"
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBMaxSize\fR \fIsize\fR[\fBk\fR|\fBm\fR][\fBb\fR] \fBMaxSize\fR \fIsize\fR[\fBk\fR|\fBm\fR][\fBb\fR]
Analogous to the homonymous option in the Stores section, but applies equally Analogous to the homonymous option in the Stores section, but applies equally
to Master and Slave. Note that this actually modifies the Stores, so take care to Master and Slave. Note that this actually modifies the Stores, so take care
not to provide conflicting settings if you use the Stores in multiple Channels. not to provide conflicting settings if you use the Stores in multiple Channels.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBMaxMessages\fR \fIcount\fR \fBMaxMessages\fR \fIcount\fR
Sets the maximum number of messages to keep in each Slave mailbox. Sets the maximum number of messages to keep in each Slave mailbox.
@ -498,7 +497,7 @@ Messages that are flagged (marked as important) and (by default) unread
messages will not be automatically deleted. messages will not be automatically deleted.
If \fIcount\fR is 0, the maximum number of messages is \fBunlimited\fR If \fIcount\fR is 0, the maximum number of messages is \fBunlimited\fR
(Default: \fI0\fR). (Default: \fI0\fR).
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBExpireUnread\fR \fByes\fR|\fBno\fR \fBExpireUnread\fR \fByes\fR|\fBno\fR
Selects whether unread messages should be affected by \fBMaxMessages\fR. Selects whether unread messages should be affected by \fBMaxMessages\fR.
@ -508,7 +507,7 @@ However, if your archive contains large amounts of unread messages by design,
treating them as important would practically defeat \fBMaxMessages\fR. In this treating them as important would practically defeat \fBMaxMessages\fR. In this
case you need to enable this option. case you need to enable this option.
(Default: \fBno\fR). (Default: \fBno\fR).
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBSync\fR {\fBNone\fR|[\fBPull\fR] [\fBPush\fR] [\fBNew\fR] [\fBReNew\fR] [\fBDelete\fR] [\fBFlags\fR]|\fBAll\fR} \fBSync\fR {\fBNone\fR|[\fBPull\fR] [\fBPush\fR] [\fBNew\fR] [\fBReNew\fR] [\fBDelete\fR] [\fBFlags\fR]|\fBAll\fR}
Select the synchronization operation(s) to perform: Select the synchronization operation(s) to perform:
@ -563,14 +562,14 @@ from the Slave to the Master.
Note that it is not allowed to assert a cell in two ways, e.g. Note that it is not allowed to assert a cell in two ways, e.g.
"\fBSync\fR\ \fBPullNew\fR\ \fBPull\fR" and "\fBSync\fR\ \fBPullNew\fR\ \fBPull\fR" and
"\fBSync\fR\ \fBPullNew\fR\ \fBDelete\fR\ \fBPush\fR" induce error messages. "\fBSync\fR\ \fBPullNew\fR\ \fBDelete\fR\ \fBPush\fR" induce error messages.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBCreate\fR {\fBNone\fR|\fBMaster\fR|\fBSlave\fR|\fBBoth\fR} \fBCreate\fR {\fBNone\fR|\fBMaster\fR|\fBSlave\fR|\fBBoth\fR}
Automatically create missing mailboxes [on the Master/Slave]. Automatically create missing mailboxes [on the Master/Slave].
Otherwise print an error message and skip that mailbox pair if a mailbox Otherwise print an error message and skip that mailbox pair if a mailbox
and the corresponding sync state does not exist. and the corresponding sync state does not exist.
(Global default: \fBNone\fR) (Global default: \fBNone\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBRemove\fR {\fBNone\fR|\fBMaster\fR|\fBSlave\fR|\fBBoth\fR} \fBRemove\fR {\fBNone\fR|\fBMaster\fR|\fBSlave\fR|\fBBoth\fR}
Propagate mailbox deletions [to the Master/Slave]. Propagate mailbox deletions [to the Master/Slave].
@ -583,13 +582,13 @@ mark them as deleted. This ensures compatibility with \fBSyncState *\fR.
Note that for safety, non-empty mailboxes are never deleted. Note that for safety, non-empty mailboxes are never deleted.
.br .br
(Global default: \fBNone\fR) (Global default: \fBNone\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBExpunge\fR {\fBNone\fR|\fBMaster\fR|\fBSlave\fR|\fBBoth\fR} \fBExpunge\fR {\fBNone\fR|\fBMaster\fR|\fBSlave\fR|\fBBoth\fR}
Permanently remove all messages [on the Master/Slave] marked for deletion. Permanently remove all messages [on the Master/Slave] marked for deletion.
See \fBRECOMMENDATIONS\fR below. See \fBRECOMMENDATIONS\fR below.
(Global default: \fBNone\fR) (Global default: \fBNone\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBCopyArrivalDate\fR {\fByes\fR|\fBno\fR} \fBCopyArrivalDate\fR {\fByes\fR|\fBno\fR}
Selects whether their arrival time should be propagated together with Selects whether their arrival time should be propagated together with
@ -599,14 +598,14 @@ sorting intact.
Note that IMAP does not guarantee that the time stamp (termed \fBinternal Note that IMAP does not guarantee that the time stamp (termed \fBinternal
date\fR) is actually the arrival time, but it is usually close enough. date\fR) is actually the arrival time, but it is usually close enough.
(Default: \fBno\fR) (Default: \fBno\fR)
.. .
.P .P
\fBSync\fR, \fBCreate\fR, \fBRemove\fR, \fBExpunge\fR, \fBSync\fR, \fBCreate\fR, \fBRemove\fR, \fBExpunge\fR,
\fBMaxMessages\fR, and \fBCopyArrivalDate\fR \fBMaxMessages\fR, and \fBCopyArrivalDate\fR
can be used before any section for a global effect. can be used before any section for a global effect.
The global settings are overridden by Channel-specific options, The global settings are overridden by Channel-specific options,
which in turn are overridden by command line switches. which in turn are overridden by command line switches.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBSyncState\fR {\fB*\fR|\fIpath\fR} \fBSyncState\fR {\fB*\fR|\fIpath\fR}
Set the location of this Channel's synchronization state files. Set the location of this Channel's synchronization state files.
@ -623,7 +622,7 @@ the appended string is made up according to the pattern
(see also \fBFieldDelimiter\fR below). (see also \fBFieldDelimiter\fR below).
.br .br
(Global default: \fI~/.mbsync/\fR). (Global default: \fI~/.mbsync/\fR).
.. .
.SS Groups .SS Groups
.TP .TP
\fBGroup\fR \fIname\fR [\fIchannel\fR[\fB:\fIbox\fR[\fB,\fR...]]] ... \fBGroup\fR \fIname\fR [\fIchannel\fR[\fB:\fIbox\fR[\fB,\fR...]]] ...
@ -637,12 +636,12 @@ If you supply one or more \fIbox\fRes to a \fIchannel\fR, they will be used
instead of what is specified in the Channel's Patterns. instead of what is specified in the Channel's Patterns.
The same can be done on the command line, except that there newlines can be The same can be done on the command line, except that there newlines can be
used as mailbox name separators as well. used as mailbox name separators as well.
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBChannel\fR[\fBs\fR] \fIchannel\fR[\fB:\fIbox\fR[\fB,\fR...]] ... \fBChannel\fR[\fBs\fR] \fIchannel\fR[\fB:\fIbox\fR[\fB,\fR...]] ...
Add the specified channels to the group. This option can be specified multiple Add the specified channels to the group. This option can be specified multiple
times within a Group. times within a Group.
.. .
.SS Global Options .SS Global Options
.TP .TP
\fBFSync\fR \fByes\fR|\fBno\fR \fBFSync\fR \fByes\fR|\fBno\fR
@ -655,7 +654,7 @@ Enabling it is a wise choice for file systems mounted with data=writeback,
in particular modern systems like ext4, btrfs and xfs. The performance impact in particular modern systems like ext4, btrfs and xfs. The performance impact
on older file systems may be disproportionate. on older file systems may be disproportionate.
(Default: \fByes\fR) (Default: \fByes\fR)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBFieldDelimiter\fR \fIdelim\fR \fBFieldDelimiter\fR \fIdelim\fR
The character to use to delimit fields in the string appended to a global The character to use to delimit fields in the string appended to a global
@ -665,7 +664,7 @@ DOS/Windows file systems.
This option is meaningless for \fBSyncState\fR if the latter is \fB*\fR, This option is meaningless for \fBSyncState\fR if the latter is \fB*\fR,
obviously. However, it also determines the default of \fBInfoDelimiter\fR. obviously. However, it also determines the default of \fBInfoDelimiter\fR.
(Global default: \fI;\fR on Windows, \fI:\fR everywhere else) (Global default: \fI;\fR on Windows, \fI:\fR everywhere else)
.. .
.TP .TP
\fBBufferLimit\fR \fIsize\fR[\fBk\fR|\fBm\fR][\fBb\fR] \fBBufferLimit\fR \fIsize\fR[\fBk\fR|\fBm\fR][\fBb\fR]
The per-Channel, per-direction instantaneous memory usage above which The per-Channel, per-direction instantaneous memory usage above which
@ -673,7 +672,7 @@ The per-Channel, per-direction instantaneous memory usage above which
absolute limit, as even a single message can consume more memory than absolute limit, as even a single message can consume more memory than
this. this.
(Default: \fI10M\fR) (Default: \fI10M\fR)
.. .
.SH CONSOLE OUTPUT .SH CONSOLE OUTPUT
If \fBmbsync\fR's output is connected to a console, it will print progress If \fBmbsync\fR's output is connected to a console, it will print progress
counters by default. The output will look like this: counters by default. The output will look like this:
@ -688,7 +687,7 @@ The message counts represent added messages, messages with updated flags,
and trashed messages, respectively. and trashed messages, respectively.
No attempt is made to calculate the totals in advance, so they grow over No attempt is made to calculate the totals in advance, so they grow over
time as more information is gathered. time as more information is gathered.
.. .
.SH RECOMMENDATIONS .SH RECOMMENDATIONS
Make sure your IMAP server does not auto-expunge deleted messages - it is Make sure your IMAP server does not auto-expunge deleted messages - it is
slow, and semantically somewhat questionable. Specifically, Gmail needs to slow, and semantically somewhat questionable. Specifically, Gmail needs to
@ -727,7 +726,7 @@ Mutt always does that, while mu4e needs to be configured to do it:
.in +4 .in +4
(setq mu4e-change-filenames-when-moving t) (setq mu4e-change-filenames-when-moving t)
.in -4 .in -4
.. .
.SH INHERENT PROBLEMS .SH INHERENT PROBLEMS
Changes done after \fBmbsync\fR has retrieved the message list will not be Changes done after \fBmbsync\fR has retrieved the message list will not be
synchronised until the next time \fBmbsync\fR is invoked. synchronised until the next time \fBmbsync\fR is invoked.
@ -738,7 +737,7 @@ lost if they are marked as deleted after the message list was retrieved but
before the mailbox is expunged. before the mailbox is expunged.
There is no risk as long as the IMAP mailbox is accessed by only one client There is no risk as long as the IMAP mailbox is accessed by only one client
(including \fBmbsync\fR) at a time. (including \fBmbsync\fR) at a time.
.. .
.SH FILES .SH FILES
.TP .TP
.B ~/.mbsyncrc .B ~/.mbsyncrc
@ -746,7 +745,7 @@ Default configuration file
.TP .TP
.B ~/.mbsync/ .B ~/.mbsync/
Directory containing synchronization state files Directory containing synchronization state files
.. .
.SH SEE ALSO .SH SEE ALSO
mdconvert(1), isync(1), mutt(1), maildir(5) mdconvert(1), isync(1), mutt(1), maildir(5)
.P .P
@ -754,7 +753,7 @@ Up to date information on \fBmbsync\fR can be found at http://isync.sf.net/
.P .P
SASL mechanisms are listed at SASL mechanisms are listed at
http://www.iana.org/assignments/sasl-mechanisms/sasl-mechanisms.xhtml http://www.iana.org/assignments/sasl-mechanisms/sasl-mechanisms.xhtml
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.SH AUTHORS .SH AUTHORS
Originally written by Michael R. Elkins, Originally written by Michael R. Elkins,
rewritten and currently maintained by Oswald Buddenhagen, rewritten and currently maintained by Oswald Buddenhagen,

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